Local 869 Education Committee

General Membership Union meeting today Sunday April 22, 2012 @12 noon 24257 Mound rd. Warren, MI

info on:
Third Shift Steward Election
See you there!

Hello Labor Leaders and Activists,


There is still time to sign up for Wayne State University Labor Studies Center's workshops being offered during the months of April and May. We are offering exciting workshops; The Rights & Roles of Union Reps. ($40.00), Basic Grievance Handling ($75.00), Evaluating A Case For Arbitration ($75.00), Mediation ($40.00), and Collective Bargaining (two-session $150.00).


Please share the attached flyer with all who might be interested in attending.



Thank you,


Labor Studies Center

Wayne State University

656 W. Kirby, 3178 FAB

Detroit, MI 48202

313-577-2191

General Membership Union meeting today Sunday March 25, 2012 @12 noon 24257 Mound rd. Warren, MI See you there!

http://region1.uaw.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=7c9d07d8-e5dc-4b0d-bc89-02820bea7da6

UAW Region 1 - 2012 Black Men in Unions Institute The University of Michigan-Dearborn – Center for Labor and Community Studies 2012 Black Men in Unions Institute will be held February 23-26, 2012 at the UM-D Fairlaine North Building, Dearborn, Michigan.

http://region1.uaw.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=24d3d0a5-95b3-40bf-bae0-28141b21e2ad

UAW Region 1 - UAW Region 1 Winter Education Program 2012 UAW Region 1 is offering five (5) weeks of FREE educational classes beginning Tuesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 9, 2012:

http://region1.uaw.org/index.cfm?action=article&articleID=8ac669f4-aa56-4b0a-8a35-4615dbb8248a

UAW Region 1 - “Organizing Women for Action” Training and Workshops It is a great day to be a UAW woman! There is no greater time than right now to begin to prepare ourselves to be as involved as possible in the upcoming election cycle. In light of this great time of opportunity and our new motto (W.O.M.E.N. – Women, Organizing, Mobilizing, Educating, and Networking...

Coleman A. Young Foundation - Scholars Program


http://www.cayf.org/scholars-about.php



The scholarship deadline for the Coleman A. Young Foundation is March 13, 2012. Please share this information.
Coleman A. Young Foundation
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The mission of CAYF is to develop leadership among youth through college scholarships, mentoring and other supports for personal growth and development.

Coleman A. Young Foundation The mission of CAYF is to develop leadership among youth through college scholarships, mentoring and other supports for personal growth and development.

Hello Labor Leaders and Activists:

There is still time to sign up for Wayne State University Labor Studies Center's workshops being offered during the month of February. We are offering exciting workshops; 'The Family Medical Leave Act' ($40.00), 'Rights & Roles of Union Represenatives'($40.00), 'Basic Grievance Handling'($75.00) and 'Current Trends: Michigan's PERA'($40.00).



Winter February 2012 The Labor Studies Center
Will be Offering:

Rights & Roles of Union Representatives Fee: $75.00
If you are thinking about taking on union responsibilities for the first time, this is a good start. This workshop will increase your confidence and sharpen your skills to help you preform your new role.

URW1 Saturday, 02/11/12, 9:30am – 12:00pm

Basic Grievance Handling Fee: $40.00

This Workshop is a must for union representatives and is a great source of information for those who would like to understand more about how grievances are processed.

BGH1 Saturday, 02/25/12, 9:00 am – 3:00pm

Current Trends: Michigan’s PERA Fee: $40.00

This workshop will review and discuss numerous changes to the laws regulating public sector unions and Employee-Employer relations in Michigan.

CTP1 Wednesday, 02/29/12, 6:30pm – 9:00pm


Winter 2012 the Labor Studies Center will be offering

This workshop introduces union members and activists to the coverage
and applications of this important federal law. You will learn who is covered, when and under what conditions people can receive benefits and how to activate protection. Fee: $40.00

Pick One:
FMLA1 Wednesday, 02/01/12, 6:30pm – 9:00pm
FMLA2 Saturday, 03/31/12, 9:30am – 12:00pm


All classes are located in room 116 State Hall at WSU main campus.
To register call (313) 577-2191, email Dennis Albers, [email protected] or complete the form below and return to WSU, Labor Studies Center, 656 W. Kirby, 3178 FAB, Detroit, MI, 48202 or fax to (313) 577-7726.

UAW Region 1 is offering five (5) weeks of FREE educational classes beginning Tuesday, February 7 and Thursday, February 9, 2012:

All classes will be held at Region 1. The registration form, which lists the date and time of each class along with a flyer with additional information, is linked below. Registration forms must be returned to Nancy Adams Johnson, UAW Region 1, no later than Friday, February 3, 2012. After you have registered, you may report to class on the assigned day. NO confirmation letter will be sent.

If you have any questions on the above, contact Region 1 staff member Nancy Adams Johnson at 586-427-9200.

Benefit Update
Attention: UAW Local 869 Active Members
As a result of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, you are now allowed to add your adult children to your Dental & Vision Coverage. If you have adult children that are eligible for medical coverage they are also eligible for Dental & Vision Coverage.
No, they don’t have to live with you
No, they don’t have to be a full time student
No, they don’t have to be claimed on your income taxes
Special enrollment will be held Monday Dec 5, 2011 through Friday Dec. 16, 2011, for an effective date of January 1, 2012.
To add your children you have to call Benefit Express at (888) 456-7800 Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. At the voice prompt say Representative to be connected to a customer service rep who will complete your enrollment.
Please, don’t call before the 5th of December.

President UAW Local 869 Dave Edgar
Benefit Reps Glendolyn Hammond & Rick Kaiser 586-497-1754 or 3674